This fall was to be a significant NFL season for Dallas native Pam Oliver as the sideline reporter with Fox's No. 1 crew that includes former Cowboys great Troy Aikman and play-by-play man Joe Buck. But Erin Andrews now has her spot, according to SI.com.

“To go from the lead crew to no crew was a little shocking,” Oliver said in the story. “I said I wanted to do a 20 year [on the sidelines]. I expressed to them that I was not done and had something to offer. Again, I think it was predetermined coming in. Not at that meeting, but two years ago it was determined that no matter what I did or did not do, a change would be made for this year.”

Oliver turned 53 in March and has a multi-year deal with Fox Sports doing specials, significant interviews, extended pieces and some producing. She has said Fox has not discussed her age in their discussions with her changing role at the network.

“But I live in the real world and I know that television tends to get younger and where women are concerned,” Oliver said in the story. “Just turn on your TV. It’s everywhere. And I’m not saying these younger girls don’t deserve a chance. I know I’ve had my turn.”

Oliver praised Andrews, 36, whose star has risen since joining Fox in 2012. The former ESPN sideline reporter has hosted Fox College Dootball Kickoff and Fox College Saturday and became a co-host on Dancing with the Stars.

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